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Clarity Ultrasonic Surgical Aspirator System Operator’s Manual
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Changing a Tip
NOTE
Retaining a backup sterile handpiece in the sterile eld is highly
recommended.
WARNING
The handpiece and handpiece accessories
(tip, ue, stylet and nosecone)
must be sterile before surgical use.
WARNING
If the packaging for a sterile accessory is damaged, do not use the
sterile accessory.
Changing a Tip
The contents of the Single Use Tip Packs are sterile and for single-use
only. Unused items of the single use tip packs can be re-sterilized once.
The contents of Extended Use Tip (EUT) Packs are non-sterile. An EUT
can be sterilized up to ve times. EUT nosecones, ues and stylets are
single-use only.
If you intend to attach an EUT tip in the sterile eld, make sure the EUTs
nosecones, and ues are sterile before introducing them into the sterile
eld.
Putting the system in Standby
To avoid any unwanted activation of the system during tip change which
may result in user injury, put the system in standby mode before starting
by pressing “Setup / Standby” button on the main screen.
Removing the Used Tip
1. Remove the irrigation tubing from the clip at the base of the
handpiece.
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